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An obstinate intracranial bullet: a case report.
Simon Tomala1, Bernardo Bollen Pinto1
1Department of Anesthesia, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
Journal of Trauma and Injury
|March 30, 2026
Summary
A 52-year-old man experienced bullet migration after an intracranial gunshot wound. This case highlights the impact of bullet movement on surgical outcomes and patient prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Intracranial gunshot wounds (GSWs) pose significant management challenges.
- Spontaneous bullet migration within the brain is a rare but critical complication.
- Retained intracranial foreign bodies can lead to delayed complications.
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